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APPLIED ECONOMICS
The NOVA Applied Economics & Analytics Lab was established to utilize data-driven techniques across various aspects of modern applied economics. Our expertise spans econometrics (including time-series forecasting, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and causal inference) and broader quantitative studies in science and technology, energy economics and sustainability, public procurement, economic complexity, and economic geography. We strive to reveal how social and techno-economic dynamics operate as complex systems. We aim to understand the forces that shape our constantly evolving regulatory and societal landscape.
Recent Publications
Recent Publications
Sturm, N. F., Candia, C., Damásio, B., & Pinheiro, F. L. (2025). High earnings through firm influence: the role of hierarchical structures in public procurement. EPJ Data Science, 14(1), 27.
Projects
Projects
Our activities have been funded through multiple projects. Below is a short list of projects that we have developed
RISK GUARD – Effective Risk Assessment in Public Procurement, FCT-Portugal (DOI:10.54499/2024.07601.IACDC)
Embedded Knowledge and Networks: Complexity in Antitrust Collusion Mitigation, FCT- Portugal (DOI:10.54499/2024.07378.IACDC)
SIBER: Standardization of statistical information to improve legislative impact assessment, OECD, European Commission, and PlanAPP
Evaluation of the impacts of the European Union Incentive System in Portugal on productivity, Foundation for Science and Technology
Optimization of Efficiency and Transparency in Public Procurement in Portugal, OECD, European Commission, and Court of Auditors
Evaluability of Climate Action Policies co-financed by European Funds, Agency for Development and Cohesion
Sustainable Public Procurement with Positive Impact on the Planet and People, Cascais City Council
More Efficient and Responsible Environmental Licensing and Inspections in Portugal, OECD, European Commission, and APA (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente)
Evaluation of the Potential to Improve Happiness through Better Distribution of Workers across the Territory, IRN (Instituto dos Registos e Notariado)
Recent Activity
Recent Activity
The Lab on Social Media
The Lab on Social Media
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Conference Participation
Conference Participation
Abstract accepted for oral presentation at the CCS25 conference in Siena (Italy).
Conference Participation
Conference Participation
Abstract accepted for poster presentation at the IC2S2 conference.
Participation in Summer School
Participation in Summer School
Niclas Sturm will attend the prestigious Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks as part of the Know-Net-Compet project.
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